Recycle your bicycle

We are a central Wellington drop-off point for ReBicycle EkeRua. If you have a bike that could do with a new home - drop it off to us.

They’ll give your donated bikes new lease on life.

What is ReBicyle?

ReBicycle is a charitable community organisation which ‘upcycles’ second-hand bikes into safe, practical commuter bikes to gift or loan to people who need them, starting with newly settled refugees but also including any people experiencing financial difficulty.

All bikes are donated by the public, parts are donated or bought, and mechanics volunteer their time where possible.

Why ReBicyle?

There are many people in our community who need access to free/cheap/accessible transportation. ‘Transport poverty’ is becoming a real issue.

Free bikes and helmets, combined with cycle skills training, offer a long term transport solution with little ongoing cost. It also keeps bikes out of the landfill and helps to reduce carbon emissions.

The meaning behind EkeRua

EkeRua ReBicycle was given to them by Vincent Olsen-Reeder. In his words, “Eke is the general word given to ‘riding’ modes of transport. This covers all public transport, surfing, skating and cycling. In a sense, eke also means to achieve and overcome. This derivation comes from the word hangarua, recycling, which means to ‘purpose twice.’ Thus the name means to jump on a bike again”

For more information, head to: www.rebicycle.nz/